Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In an opportune manner; seasonably; with opportunity of either time or place.

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  • adverb In a manner suitable for some particular purpose.
  • adverb In a manner convenient or advantageous at some particular time.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adverb at an opportune time

Etymologies

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opportune +‎ -ly

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